East India Golden Triangle

The eastern temple town triangle of the Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark forms one of the most pious tourist circuits in India. The triangle reveals the rich heritage of the state of Orissa. Each of the three jewels in the crown of Orissa has its unique glitter.

The rulers of ancient Orissa left an indelible mark by building spectacular temples, shrines and stupas. The confluence of the religions can be felt in the potpourri offered by the state. A rainbow of the monuments can be enjoyed. Unlike the other rulers of the country they did not build forts for their comfort or mausoleums on the death of their beloved ones but preferred construction of religious shrines where each and everybody could throng without any distinction of caste or creed to find solace. We salute the rulers who thought for the masses.

Your trip to the city will cover the pilgrimages of all the religions whose common center happens to be the city of Bhubaneshwar. The masterpiece of the Orissa style of temple architecture, Parashurameshwara Temple will charm you with its carvings and sculptures. The finest example of purely Hindu temple in India, the Lingaraja temple will entice you. The triangle of ancient Buddhist monuments at Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri near Bhubaneshwar are other attractions besides Dauli where King Ashoka took to Buddhism after the bloody battle of Kalinga.

The pious city of Puri with its beaches and temples will offer the most relaxed holidays. Being one of the four holy dhamas of Hindus, the other three being Puri, Dwarka, Rameswaram and Badrinath the city is as it is quiet popular with the pious hindus. Here you may pray at the Lord Jagannatha Temple, which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destination in India and the finest specimen of Kalinga temple. To add fun and frolic to the holidays are the picture perfect combination of golden sun, surf and sand, the beach at Puri. The seacoast is ideal for surf riding. Come on take a plunge!

Further the other destination of the golden triangle tour the city of the Sun Temple Konark. The remarkable work of Orissa’s medieval architecture has been designated World Heritage Site by a United Nations (UNESCO).The city of Konark is a visual masterpiece. At a distance of 65 km from Bhubaneswar, near the sacred city of Puri, You can spend an entire day exploring the richness of the ancient art and architecture of the splendid temple. Besides the history, special features and sculptures of the temple are bound to hold your attention. For enjoying the pleasant breeze you may take a stroll along the beach, which is at a distance of 3 kilometers from the temple. You can either walk down or hire a bicycle or cycle-rickshaw to reach the beach. The Konark dance festival and the Sun Festival (Magha Saptami) are ideal occasions to plan your trip to the city.

Let the religions take over to offer a holiday that replenishes your starved souls. Take the Golden triangle tour of the temple towns in the Eastern India.